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Bricks of distinction made in the traditional way
A great tradition BUILT on knowledge
W
hen you select a Namoi Valley brick or Namoi Valley Bricks also provide a
paver, you are choosing an art form. comprehensive range of specialty bricks,
Four generations of experience handed designed to enhance and finish off brickwork.
down, combined with modern technology, to A great way to give elegance and prestige to
produce one of the most prestigious range of any building project.
bricks today.
In the past, great architects and builders have
used fine brick work to enhance their buildings. In
the same tradition, many architects and builders
use Namoi Valley Bricks and pavers to enhance
their buildings.
To cater for this great tradition of fine brickwork,
Namoi Valley Bricks provide an architectural
range of bricks, a sandstock range of bricks, a
homestead range, as well as a classic range of
bricks.
ATTRACTIVE RANGE RESELLERS
The secret that makes Namoi Valley’s range of Our resellers are located throughout the North
bricks and pavers so attractive is the use of fine West, New England, Hunter, Central Coast,
shales and traditional kiln firing techniques, South Coast and Sydney. Contact our office for
which bring out the rich earthy colours. the details of your nearest reseller.
DOUBLE SIDED FACE TRANSPORT
Now that full brick construction is regarded by Namoi Valley Bricks provide a delivery service
many as the way to build brick homes, with to our customers. This is done with our truck
low maintenance, insulating properties and and trailer combination which also carries a
natural, attractive appearance, Namoi Valley Moffat forklift on-board. This ensures that
double sided face bricks are the perfect choice your product is able to be placed around your
for this type of construction. With the selection building site as required and makes for a
of the right style of brick from our range, face smoother building process.
brick work can be achieved on either side of
a single parition wall. Please talk to our sales Our delivery service has a capacity to deliver
team for further information. up to 8,000 units per load and distance is not
a problem.
HAND SORTED
All face bricks are hand sorted to maintain
the highest standard and to ensure minimum
wastage.
SOLID BRICKS
If you wish to finish your house with the same
brick for such things as windowsills, steps or a
brick fence, the Namoi Valley solid bricks are
the obvious choice, as there are no unsightly
holes to spoil the finished project. Solid bricks
also make great pavers.
Architectural Range A traditional range of bricks that have stood the test of time. Ideal for Federation style buildings or prestigious commercial projects. An ironed or flushed joint is recommended for this type of brickwork. Raked joints should be avoided. Traditional white or an off-white mortar looks great with this type of brick. Other coloured mortars are also very popular. This range of bricks comes in double-sided brick. FEDERATION BLACK FEDERATION BLUE
LIGHT CREAM FACE MEDIUM CREAM FACE LIGHT MEDIUM CREAM FACE DARK CREAM FACE SILVER GREY FACE MIXED SILVER GREY FACE FINE RED FACE OLD RED FACE
Sandstock Range A colonial style brick that has a great rustic appearance, with rich earthy colours. This brick looks great in a traditional white and off white mortar, either with a flush or raked joint. This brick is double faced, allowing the bricklayer to choose either side for laying.
CENTRAL WEST SANDSTOCK NAMOI VALLEY SANDSTOCK HUNTER VALLEY SANDSTOCK NEW ENGLAND SANDSTOCK IRONSTONE RED SANDSTOCK NORTHWEST BLEND SANDSTOCK FEDERATION RED TUMBLE FULL CREAM SANDSTOCK
Classic Range This range of bricks includes great favourites – Clinkers and Rockface bricks. The Classic range of bricks has been used in all styles of buildings from colonial to contemporary. Truly a range of bricks for those with flair and imagination. LIGHT CLINKER BLEND DARK CLINKER BLEND
FEDERATION RED ROCKFACE LIGHT CREAM ROCKFACE MEDIUM CREAM ROCKFACE FEDERATION BLACK ROCKFACE COMBO ROCKFACE CREAM SPLITFACE FEDERATION BLACK SPLITFACE FEDERATION RED SPLITFACE
Homestead Range The Homestead brick has a neat rustic appearance, with rich earthy colours. Looks great combined with a white or off white mortar, either with an ironed or flush joint. Coloured mortar is also very popular.
CENTRAL WEST HOMESTEAD NAMOI VALLEY HOMESTEAD HUNTER VALLEY HOMESTEAD NEW ENGLAND HOMESTEAD IRONSTONE RED HOMESTEAD NORTHWEST BLEND HOMESTEAD FULL CREAM HOMESTEAD SILVER GREY HOMESTEAD
Matchwork Range
^The sales team recently matched a new fence to an existing house – this is the result.
Namoi Valley Bricks is a dry press manufacturer To successfully provide an option for the closest
and as such we often receive requests to match Namoi Valley Bricks can provide we need
undertake match jobs for bricks from a variety information from the site, this process is only
of manufacturers. A match job can be for an successful with the resellers and customers
existing structure whether old or new or a new assistance.
building where the completed order has been
picked up or delivered and more product is Matching existing brickwork is a specific skill. It is
required. important that brick samples and photographs
of existing brickwork be provided to ensure
you achieve as close a match as possible.^In this case the sales team matched an existing house for an extension project. The left hand wall being the existing house and the right hand wall is the matchup. When a match is required for a project we Namoi Valley Bricks will select the best product require the following information to give the available at the time and send through samples customer the best options available: for the customer to approve prior to dispatching • Photos of a two metre by two metre the product. section/s of the area that is to be match (or as close to this size as the project allows). Our range of product that could be used in Taken in the shade, as sun glare distorts the your project is available to view online at www. colour and makes it hard to get a reliable nvbricks.com.au Click on our website to view visual idea of colour. images of houses, wall panels and individual • Samples - a cross section of all colours pallets to get an idea on the potential options. • Sample of product chosen from our range For further assistance please call our office for will be sent for your approval prior to support. delivery • Time • Customer is always invited to our yard in Gunnedah to check the product
Specialty Shapes Many years ago, special shaped bricks were brickwork. Let’s face it, straight vertical joints used extensively in old buildings to enhance seen in bay windows are not only structurally the brickwork, to give elegance and prestige to unsound, but look terrible. the building. Today there is a re-awakening to this fine tradition of brickwork. Namoi Valley For further information on specialty bricks, Bricks products are a fine collection of special just ask the sales team for specialty brick shaped bricks suitable for all applications. specifications. For your windowsills why not explore the possibility of a Single Bullnose to enhance the appearance of the window. Alternatively the use of a Single Cant around doorways and window sills can create a lasting impression. If you have a bay window or any other 45-degree wall in your building project, it is recommended to use a specialty brick called a squint brick, which are available in most ranges of bricks. This specialty brick allows you to bond your brickwork and to enhance your
• Single Bullnose • Culvert header
• Plinth Stretchers • Bullnose external return special
• Plinth external returns • Single cants
• Single bullnose
• Bullnose stop
• Single cant external return
• Teardrop stop and single bullnose • Single CantsEvery brick manufacturer over the years matching to NVB shapes any new product could
designed specific shapes to ensure their vary in size so it is vital to measure your shapes
brickwork stood out from the crowd. Due to and discuss this with the sales team prior to
this, shapes made by past manufacturers came finalising your selection and order to provide
in all different sizes. product for your project.
When choosing a shape from our standard In most cases we at Namoi Valley Bricks are
range it is important to remember that if you able to match or design shapes to your specific
are matching to existing shapes that there is requirements. Please contact the sales team for
generally a lot of size variation, even if you are information to assist and please plan ahead as
this is a specialty service and not part of our
standard range of products.Paver Range Namoi Valley Bricks provides a great range nature of the paver they are ideal for use in wet of pavers suitable for all applications. Namoi areas as they are naturally slip resistant. Valley Bricks are naturally salt resistant and come in a variety of rich earthy colours, they are made from a blend of natural shales and clays which give them a natural colour and beauty that is directly from nature. Namoi Valley Brick pavers are made from natural materials cooked in the traditional way. To ensure your paving project is a success it is vitally important that the pavers are laid correctly. The two most important parts of lay- ing pavers are the preparation of the base and the inclusion of adequate sub-surface drainage (i.e.below the underneath side of the pavers). Both of these must be done to ensure a neat and tidy job that will last. A step by step guide to laying pavers is supplied however, other suitable methods may be used. Namoi Valley Bricks are hardwearing and ideal for high traffic areas and driveways due to the
FULL CREAM COBBLE FULL CREAM MOOKI
FULL CREAM SYLVAN FEDERATION RED COBBLE
IRONSTONE RED SYLVANLaying Pavers
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Laying pavers correctly, is vitally important if Excavate the area to be paved to the required
you require a job that will not only look good, depth. Allow at least 200mm (8 inches) for
but last for many years. The 2 most important driveways or high soil movement areas, or at
parts of laying pavers is preparation of the least 150mm (6 inches) for walkways. Remove
base and the inclusion of sub-surface drainage any existing vegetation from the site to be paved.
(i.e. below the surface of the pavers). Both of When excavating, allow for the depth of paver as
these must be done to ensure a neat and tidy well.
job that will last. As follows is our suggestions
for the correct laying of pavers, other suitable
methods may be used, but attention to the
following points should be adhered to.2 5
Determine the low points of the area to be To hold pavers into position, secure the
paved. These positions will be where you pavers by laying a strip footing around
will include your sub-surface drainage. As the outside and mortaring the outside
a guide, a product called “ag-drain”, can be laid row of pavers down on top of the strip footing
every 5 metres. Any paving job should have (remember that an ag-drain will be needed at
the paving slope away from your project (e.g. the lowest points, which will need to run out
house, pool, shed etc). The ag-drain should be through or underneath the strip footing).
situated at least 50mm (2 inches) below the
sand bedding course. It should be surrounded
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by washed coarse aggregate (not dirt or sand) Lay the pavers in the desired pattern making
for at least 50mm. Dirt or sand should not be sure to use string lines every 1 metre and lay
used around the ag-drain as they can block the the pavers to the string lines, not to the paver
drain holes and prevent water draining away. next to it.
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You will require 100mm (4 inches) of
roadbase (or similar) to be laid as a base
course on the excavated area. Once the
aggregate is laid level to a height of 100mm,
using a vibrating bed compactor, compact the
roadbase so that the base course is firm.
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A bedding course of washed river sand
should be placed on top of the base
course. It should be 30mm - 50mm deep
and will act as a capillary break between the
base and the pavers. It is very important that
a high quality sand be used as it will filter out
any impurities in the water that can stain the
pavers when they are drying out. Products with
excessive fines such as “crusher dust” or similar
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should not be used as it does not provide When finished laying pavers, check pavers
a capillary break and can lead to staining line up with string lines and adjust any
problems at a later date. that require straightening, using a brick
layers trowel or a screwdriver.
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Spread sand over the top of the pavers and
sweep sand into the joints with a broom.
We suggest you use sharp bricklayers sand.9 10
Compact sand and pavers using a vibrating For paving protection our first grade
bed compactor with a roller attachment. pavers are treated with a product
If a roller attachment is not available, a called Water Repella© after coming
piece of carpet wrapped around the plate and out of the kiln. This is an added bonus and
secured with wire is an acceptable alternative. will stop water penetrating the paver surface.
The treatment coupled with laying the pavers
on a bedding of course sand to create a
capillary break, will ensure that staining of the
pavers will be reduced and they will continue
to look ‘like new’. Should you require any
additional sealer to assist in the prevention
of staining in environments that may contain:
• Grease • Sap
• Oil • Food / Drink
• Plant / Leaf Litter • Or any other Stains
Please contact our head office for options to
suit your specific needs.
NOTE: This information is supplied for the purpose of general paving areas, walkways etc. It has
been based on information supplied by Think Brick Australia, representing Australia’s clay brick and
paver manufacturers. Due to the many different conditions that paving might be laid, the above
information should be only used as a guide. For more detailed information, please consult www.
thinkbrick.com.au Technical Manuals section. This site contains a wealth of information about all
information in regards to Clay Brick and Paving products.Brick and Paving Information
Type Dimensions Weight Units Units Weight Sq Metres
per Unit per Pallet per m2 per Pallet per pallet
Cobble Paver 228x114x50 2.6kg 684 38 1.8 T 18m2
Sylvan Paver 50 mm 228x114x50 2.6kg 684 38 1.8 T 18m2
Mooki Paver 228x150x50 3.5kg 494 29 1.8 T 17m2
Face Brick (Wall) 228x110x75 3.6kg 500 50 1.85 T 10m2
Face Brick (Paving) 228x110x75 3.6kg 500 40 1.85 T 12.5m2
Cobble Copers 228x115x50 2.6kg 240 N/A N/A N/A
Cobble Bullnose 228x115x50 2.6kg 240 N/A N/A N/ATechnical Information
BRICKS Coefficient of Compressive Water Salt
Expansion Strength Absorption Attack
ARCHITECTURAL RANGE
Cream Face 0.5mm/m 27 mpa 8.30% Exposure
Red Face 0.1mm/m 23 mpa 7.20% Exposure
Black Face 0.1mm/m 29 mpa 5.20% Exposure
Old Red Face 0.3mm/m 17 mpa 8.40% Exposure
Silver Grey Face 0.2mm/m 26 mpa 7.70% Exposure
HOMESTEAD RANGE
Cream Homestead 0.5mm/m 27 mpa 8.30% Exposure
Red Homestead 0.1mm/m 23 mpa 7.20% Exposure
SANDSTOCK RANGE
Cream Sandstock 0.5mm/m 27 mpa 8.30% Exposure
Red Sandstock 0.1mm/m 23 mpa 7.20% Exposure
CLASSIC RANGE
Cream 0.5mm/m 27 mpa 8.30% Exposure
Red 0.1mm/m 23 mpa 7.20% Exposure
Black 0.1mm/m 29 mpa 5.20% Exposure
PAVERS Efflorescence Transverse Coefficient friction Resistance to
Breaking Load of wet surfaces Abrasion
Red Cobble Nil 8.4kN 0.85 5.3cm
Cream Cobble Nil 6.7kN 1.04 6.0cm
Cream Mooki Nil 12.3kN 1.01 6.0cmKnow Your Bricks
BLENDING BRICKS It is very important to any excess mortar. This practice is done for
blend all your packs of bricks together. It is two major reasons, to fill in any imperfection
not uncommon to have variation of colour in the mortar joint and to take away the excess
and tone from pack to pack and even within mortar making it easier for the contractor to
a pack, depending on how they are produced. obtain the preferred joint effect.
Therefore, to ensure an even blend, it is
critical that you blend all your bricks together. Namoi Valley Bricks recommends that the
Consequently do not start your brickwork sponging technique should NOT be performed
until all, or most of your bricks are on site. on any of the products. Clay products are very
When the product is delivered on site, it is porous and therefore susceptible to staining.
very important for the bricks to be “grouped” When wet mortar is in contact with the brick or
around the worksite for the brick contractors paver, the mortar is absorbed into the product
to obtain access to an even blend of product. and if allowed to remain without cleaning for
This grouping practice will ensure easy access an extended period, will increase the risk of
to the full range of colour within the product. staining.
Once the pallets are grouped together, the
straps of each pallet should be cut to ensure Light coloured bricks can be affected by
the contractor can obtain bricks from each vanadium stains (yellow to green stains).
pallet. If this process is not performed the Vanadium stains should be treated before you
risk of colour variation or a banding effect is acid down the bricks. Only then should you
increased greatly. use a very weak acid mixture to clean down
the brickwork. If you use a strong acid mixture,
BRICK CLEANING It is essential that when you prior to treating the stain, the acid will turn the
clean your bricks, you do not use a strong acid vanadium stain brown, which can be difficult
mixture (Recommended water/acid mixture of to remove and appear very unsightly. For
between 12:1 – 20:1) or use too much pressure. further information regarding brick staining
Pressure cleaners should not be set higher you should refer to the Think Brick Australia
than 15 litres per minute and no greater than (www.thinkbrick.com.au)
1000psi.
PROTECTING BRICKWORK It is well to
We urge you to choose a bricklayer who is appreciate that bricks are porous, that is,
prepared to at least clean down his brickwork moisture can be absorbed into and out of the
at the end of each days work. Cleaning of bricks. What that essentially means, is that
brickwork should be carried out between 7 and salts, chemicals and grime can be dissolved
14 days after the bricks have been laid (even if in moisture and allowed to pass in and out
the project has not been completed). of the bricks, creating such problems as scum
and grime accumulating on the surface of the
Cleaning brickwork must be carried out as bricks.
per industry and Australian Standards. More
information can be found at www.thinkbrick. To avoid cleaning bricks & pavers, which in
com.au or contact Namoi Valley Bricks. some instances, can be a very difficult process,
as some stains are very hard to remove, it is
It has become a common practice in the brick far better in trying to avoid moisture getting
and paving industry for contractors to perform into the brickwork, by sealing the bricks,
a “sponging technique”. This technique is especially bricks exposed to weather, moss and
performed after laying the product where the discolouration is very much a possibility.
contractor will use a wet sponge to take away Pavers can be a problem in moist areas,as pavers can often absorb moisture from DOUBLE SIDED FACE BRICKS Most bricks
underneath the pavers, collecting minerals and produced by Namoi Valley Bricks are double
salts as they pass up through the surface of the sided face, which means far less wastage, as
pavers. most bricks on the market give you a one sided
face brick only, which in essence means, that if
We have found brushing or spraying a sealing you have a damaged brick on the one sided face
agent over new brick work (after it has been brick, the bricklayer is obliged to throw that
cleaned and dried), has been proven to be very brick away, but if the brick has a double sided
successful, as it not only seals the bricks, but face, the bricklayer can then use the other side
also maintains the “new” look for many years. of the brick. This can often save you hundreds
It is definitely worth doing, as it is relatively of dollars, depending on the wastage factor.
inexpensive and very easy to apply.
Full brick construction is now regarded by
BRICKGROWTH Most clay bricks experience many as the way to build brick homes, with
permanent moisture expansion after leaving the low maintenance, insulating properties
the kiln and is commonly called “brick growth”. and natural and attractive appearance, the
Cracks in the brickwork can result if proper Namoi Valley double sided face brick range of
building practices are not followed. Namoi products could be the perfect choice for this
Valley Bricks have a very low brick growth, type of construction. Please call our sales team
which makes them a very suitable brick for all for information on the right product for your
applications. single partition walls.
BRICK JOINTS The kind of mortar joints MORTAR COLOUR Different mortar colour
you utilise will have a definite affect on can dramatically change the appearance of a
your brickwork. A flush joint, a raked joint brick. Therefore it is critical to choose your
and an ironed joint and variations on these mortar colour with care; as some mortar colours
joints, have their own characteristics. It is will highlight and contrast your bricks, while
well to remember that some joints are not some mortars will tone down your brickwork.
recommended with certain types of bricks.
Example, a straight arris (brick edge) brick, FULL-BRICK VERSUS BRICK-VENEER
particularly a dry press brick, which tends to As with all systems, there are advantages and
have a very sharp arris, should not use a raked disadvantages. It is important, as an
joint, as any imperfections are highlighted and individual, to choose the type of brickwork
because the arris is so sharp, the raking process and system that suits you.
can in fact damage the arris. The mortar joint
that should be used for this type of brick is an FULL-BRICK (using mainly exposed brickwork)
ironed joint, as these types of mortar joints will ADVANTAGES: Low maintenance; superior
cover many imperfections and actually protect insulation properties; fire resistant; resistant to
the sharp arris for the lifetime of the bricks. termites and other bugs; retards noise, greater
resale value; unaffected by moisture, child
BRICK SIZES Bricks when they are kilned fired, proof, visually appealing; cost less or on par with
expand and shrink in the firing process. This brickveneer; less contractors required; no skirting
expansion and contraction are influenced by boards required.
many factors, such as variation in shale and
clay deposits, temperature, variations in pack DISADVANTAGES; Heavier foundations are
configurations and their position in the kiln. required; most builders are geared up for brick-
veneer; more planning and care needed for
Therefore variation in brick sizes is very plumbing and electrical work.
common and quite natural, particularly if your
bricks are a mixture of colour and tones. Thus
it is recommended that you allow for this
variation in brick sizes in your choice of bricks.
Sandstocks and blends tend to have a greater
variation than straight coloured bricks.SOLID BRICKS Namoi Valley Bricks produce extruded bricks. Solid bricks are also easier to
only solid bricks, which means you can save drill into and fasten onto, as there are no holes
money on mortar, as you do not have to use to interfere with plugs, which are required
excessive amounts of mortar to fill the void, when fastening objects to a brick wall. This is
as against many of those bricks now on the especially so if you render the bricks as you
market that have holes in the centre of the need to know that when you drill into a brick
bricks, which in essence, require more mortar. wall, you are not going to drill into a void.
It may mean in reality, you are actually getting
35% more mass with a Namoi Valley Brick, If you want to finish your house with the same
compared to the bricks with holes (extruded). bricks for such things as sills, steps or a brick
fence, the Namoi Valley solid bricks are the
Many engineers and architects believe that obvious choice, as there are no unsightly holes
a solid brick is more structurally sound than to spoil the finished project.HEAD OFFICE
Namoi Valley Bricks
37-39 Mullaley Road Gunnedah NSW 2380
Phone: 02 6742 0533
sales@nvbricks.com.au
SYDNEY OFFICE
MD Bricks
40 Eddie Road Minchinbury NSW 2770
Phone: 02 9832 4644
sales@mdbrick.com.au
Our agents are located throughout the North West, New England,
Hunter, North Coast, Central Coast, South Coast and Sydney,
as well as country Victoria.
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